Anesthesia Key

Tools 24.1 ACLS Guidelines Circ 1998;97:1654; 2000;102:I129; Peds 1998;101:E13 These guidelines are opinions based on imperfect information. Best example, perhaps, is the study that shows that pts who receive ACLS…

Rheumatology 23.1 Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) Paediatrician 1981;10:158 Cause: Group A hemolytic (rarely non-hemolytic) Streptococcus, with presence of m-protein; post-streptococcal, upper respiratory infection × 2-3 wks, but bacteria must still…

Pulmonary 22.1 Aspirated Foreign Body Ann Surg 1972;175:720 Cause: Usually accidental, may be anything that can be inhaled, such as small pieces of toys, coins, candy, and peanuts. Epidem: Common…

Psychiatric/Substance Abuse 21.1 Chemical and Physical Restraint This section addresses the issue of how to best help a violent and aggressive pt. The procedures surrounding chemical and physical restraint should…

Procedures 20.1 Airway Management The first step in every assessment is to evaluate for a secure airway. The following information is intended as a refresher, and does not substitute for…

Plastic Surgery/Wound Repair 19.1 Bites Curr Clin Top Infect Dis 1999;19:99; Nejm 1999;340:138 Cause: Human, domestic or wild animal bite, or awakening in a room/tent with a bat as additional…

Pediatrics/Pediatric Surgery 18.1 Bronchiolitis/RSV Peds 1999;104:1334; Nejm 2001;344:1917; Am Fam Phys 2004;69:325 Cause: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Epidem: Peak incidence from November-April. Major issue in immunocompromised, premature infants, and cardiopulmonary…

Otolaryngology 17.1 Barotrauma Am Fam Phys 1992;45:1777 Blast Injury Nejm 2005;352:1335 Cause: Direct blows to the external ear with pressure wave damage to the tympanic membrane; closed space bomb explosion…

Ophthalmology 15.1 Acute Glaucoma (Angle Closure) Aust N Z J Ophthalm 1999;27:358 Cause: Genetic predisposition, hyperopia (farsightedness); after LASIK procedure (J Cataract Refract Surg 2000;26:620); intranasal cocaine (J Laryngol Otol…